Elizabeth was a young woman who was about to graduate from high school and start college in Albany in the fall of 2005. She was murdered by her ex-boyfriend.

BUTLER -- Elizabeth Ga brielle. October 4, 1987-June 5, 2005. Beloved daughter of Bill and Patty Butler. Cherished sister of Bonni and Merideth. Devoted granddaughter of Joan and the late John Butler of Fort Lauderdale, FL., and Isabel Walsh of Eastchester, NY. Cherished niece to many aunts, uncles and loving cousins. Member of the 2005 graduating class of North Salem NY High School. She will always be remembered and missed by her family, friends and all who were blessed by knowing her. Her enthusiasm for life, gentle and kind manner was evident to all who came to know her gentle soul. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Elizabeth Butler Scholarship Fund, C/O North Salem High School, North Salem, NY 10560. Funeral Mass Thursday 10:00 A.M. at St. James RC Church, Carmel, NY. Visitation on Wednesday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 P.M. at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Ave., Brewster.